Plan being drawn up to ensure access to Cobh in storms

Plans are being drawn up to ensure future weather storms will not trap people in a famed seaport town.

More than 10,000 people faced difficulties accessing or exiting Cork harbour’s Great Island and the town of Cobh during storm Ophelia last month.

The island’s sole road was impassable in parts due to fallen trees while the cross-river ferry did not operate due to high winds and the rail connection to Cork city had also been suspended.